Finishing Operator: Safe, KPI‑Driven Packaging Production

Graphic Packaging International; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) w/employer matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Finishing Utility to join our manufacturing team in Iowa. The role supports the Finishing Manager by driving KPI improvements, maintaining safety, quality checks, and efficient packing operations.

You’ll load cases, perform quality checks, and ensure accurate counts while following SOPs and company rules. We value strong attendance, the ability to work rotating shifts, and good communication with operators across shifts.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic manufacturing practices and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate any quality and/or production concerns to operators on the prior or next shift.
• Basic mechanical ability to adjust equipment to maximize production and ensure quality.
• Excellent attendance with flexibility to work rotating shifts.
• Maintains cooperative working relationships with positive attitude.
• Performs duties independently with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work other shifts and overtime as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe work environment for self and others.
• Notifies supervisor or maintenance of problems with equipment or product and follows procedures.
• Maintains documentation per SOPs.
• Loads cases into the auto packer and hand packs cartons as needed.
• Performs quality checks at required intervals.
• Ensures correct carton and case counts and proper labeling.
• Operates PIV to move loads as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic manufacturing practices

Quality concerns communication

Mechanical ability

Attendance & shift flexibility

Team cooperation

Independent work

Shift flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PIV operation

Job description

Graphic Packaging International is seeking a Finishing Utility to join our manufacturing team in Iowa. The role supports the Finishing Manager by driving KPI improvements, maintaining safety, quality checks, and efficient packing operations.

You’ll load cases, perform quality checks, and ensure accurate counts while following SOPs and company rules. We value strong attendance, the ability to work rotating shifts, and good communication with operators across shifts.